About the Programme

Calling Youth Advocates with Love for Dublin!

Are you passionate about creating a smart and sustainable future? Do you want to be a voice for your community and help shape the cities of tomorrow? Join the ‘Academy of the Near Future Youth Advisory Panel’—a dynamic and engaging programme designed for 15 to 18-year-olds who are eager to lead, advocate, and make a real impact on their environment. This programme is a collaboration between CONNECT research Centre of Future Networks headquartered at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City Council.

Through a series of workshops, reflection sessions, and a final hands-on project, you will be able to express your ideas and contribute to creating a smart and sustainable city while providing a solution that will be considered for the regeneration project in Dublin.



Programme Highlights

  • 7 Interactive workshops and reflection sessions

  • 1 Small final hands-on project

  • Engage with experts from Dublin City Council, CONNECT and Academy of the Near Future

  • Make an impact in your community

📍 Location session 1, 2 and 3: Dunlop Oriel TAP

🗓️ Dates:

2024

  • Saturday 9th Nov. 10- 1:30 pm Training 1
  • Saturday 7th Dec. 10- 1:30 pm Training 2
  • Friday 7th or Saturday 8th Feb 10- 1:30 pm TBC Training 3

2025

  • Week of the 7th April 10- 1:30 pm TBC Meeting with DCC group and CONNECT researcher
  • Week of the 9th June TBC Action project
  • Week of the 4th Aug TBC Presentation